FYI vs Xero Practice Manager:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, FYI had more branded searches than Xero Practice Manager among accounting practice software in New Zealand. FYI had about 730 branded searches, while Xero Practice Manager had 690. FYI made up 34.9% of all accounting practice software searches we track, and Xero Practice Manager accounted for 33%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about accounting practice software, Xero Practice Manager appeared in all five answers and FYI in three. Xero Practice Manager was mentioned before FYI in four out of five answers.
Who do people search for more?
FYI, about 6% more searches than Xero Practice Manager
Who does AI mention more?
Xero Practice Manager, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Xero Practice Manager, named ahead of FYI in 4 of 5 answers
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Top accounting practice software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Xero Practice Manager appeared in all five answers. FYI was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Xero Practice Manager was listed before FYI in four out of five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- Xero Practice Manager1st
Karbon2nd- FYI3rd
MYOB Practice4th
Ignition5th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Xero Practice Manager5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- MYOB Practice5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Karbon4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- FYI3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Ignition2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which accounting practice software should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best accounting practice software tools in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best accounting practice software in New Zealand for practice management?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“accounting practice software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“accounting software nz”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.
Is FYI or Xero Practice Manager more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for FYI and Xero Practice Manager by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five accounting practice software we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for FYI, Xero Practice Manager. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | FYI | Xero Practice Manager | MYOB Practice | Ignition | Karbon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 48.9% | 37.9% | 8.8% | 3.3% | 1.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 54.3% | 35.4% | 6.1% | 2.4% | 1.8% |
| Dec 2025 | 54.5% | 32.6% | 9.1% | 2.3% | 1.5% |
| Jan 2026 | 54.5% | 30.6% | 11.2% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Feb 2026 | 54.6% | 34.1% | 8.6% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Mar 2026 | 43.3% | 36.5% | 14.2% | 5.2% | 0.86% |
| Apr 2026 | 54.3% | 34.8% | 7.9% | 1.8% | 1.2% |
| May 2026 | 50.9% | 38.9% | 6.3% | 2.3% | 1.7% |
| Jun 2026 | 54.9% | 37.5% | 4.3% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Jul 2026 | 54.6% | 36.2% | 4.3% | 3.7% | 1.2% |
| Aug 2026 | 53.9% | 38.8% | 3.6% | 2.4% | 1.2% |
| Sep 2026 | 34.9% | 33% | 29.2% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
How has the FYI and Xero Practice Manager comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- FYI was ahead of Xero Practice Manager in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, FYI’s share of searches among accounting practice software in New Zealand moved from 48.9% to 34.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 890 to 730.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Xero Practice Manager’s share of searches among accounting practice software in New Zealand moved from 37.9% to 33%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 690.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand accounting practice software in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, FYI lost share of searches among accounting practice software in New Zealand, from 53.9% to 34.9%.
In September 2026, Xero Practice Manager lost share of searches among accounting practice software in New Zealand, from 38.8% to 33%.
How are branded searches counted?
6 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using FYI’s and Xero Practice Manager’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
FYI
2 branded search terms
- fyi docs
- fyi practice management
Xero Practice Manager
4 branded search terms
- xero practice manager
- xero xpm
- xeropracticemanager
- xpm
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